2015 State of the State Governor Robert Bentley March 3, 2015 Lieutenant Governor Ivey, Speaker Hubbard, President Marsh, distinguished guests, members of the Alabama Legislature, Chief Justice Moore, members of the…
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Senate Committee Favorably Reports BCA-Backed School Choice Bill
MONTGOMERY, Ala - The Senate Education and Youth Affairs Committee today favorably reported the public charter school bill that is supported by the Business Council of Alabama. The bill sponsored by…
Aderholt Statement on Netanyahu Speech
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) today released the following statement in regard to the appearance of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu before a joint session of Congress. “It was…
Alabama House Republican Caucus Announces 2015 "Alabama First" Legislative Agenda
Montgomery – House Speaker Mike Hubbard (R – Auburn) was joined by House Rules Committee Chairman Mac McCutcheon (R – Capshaw) and State Rep. Paul Lee (R – Dothan) on Wednesday as…
Alabama Supreme Court Upholds Alabama Accountability Act
The Alabama Supreme Court just announced its decision to uphold the constitutionality of the Alabama Accountability Act (AAA). This is an overturning of Montgomery County Circuit Judge Gene Reese’s ruling in…
Serious Problems Require Serious Solutions
It is no secret that our state government is in serious financial trouble. The hole in the state’s General Fund budget is estimated to be at least $250 million. But while…
What Will Be the Legacy of the New Legislature?
Lately, Alabamians have struggled to discern any difference between what they thought they voted against in November and what they might be getting in the coming months. A commitment to oppose…
Why Does Plainview Not Have a Principal?
Why does Plainview not have a principal? There's no shortage of interest. Plainview is the #23 ranked public school in the state of Alabama. The school has very good facilities and a…